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Just off the northeast coast of Singapore lays the island of Pulau Ubin. As the island's Malay name suggest, 'Pulau' means island and 'Ubin' means tile. Thus, Pulau Ubin is known for its granite. The stone was quarried from the 1800s to the 1960s to support Singapore's construction industry and was used in many of the Housing Development Board flats and the Singapore-Johor causeway.

Since the 1960s, rainwater has filled the quarries, regenerating much of the flora and fauna. Today, the quarries boast picturesque views and are a unique attraction to the people who frequent the island for the various recreational activities.

On Sunday, November13th, S P Jain held its 8th semi-annual day trip. Unlike previous day trips to Pulau Ubin, this was the first to combine students from the BBA program and MBA programs. The purpose, besides recreation, was to enhance their friendships. The trip not only helped them experience more of Singapore, but it refreshed them from their weekly study routines.

The students enjoyed the sunny and warm Sunday exploring Pulau Ubin. Upon arriving by boat onto the Pulau Ubin jetty, students were overcome with feelings of ease and simplicity. The atmosphere of Pulau Ubin did not seem like Singapore, but rather Kampong, in the state of being like a Malay village where life is relaxed and traditional. The students explored the island by bike and foot, sheltered underneath the canopy of trees that surrounded the island. They burned muscle riding and walking up the hills to see the magnificent view of Ubin Lake Quarry and glided down the slopes on their bikes to walk the Cek Jawa coastal boardwalk. During their exploration, they stopped to drink fresh coconut offered by the locals, and they encountered wild boar in Cek Jawa Park.

It was hard for most students to believe that Pulau Ubin is part of Singapore. The island is unique with its Kampong lifestyle. People say it is similar to how Singapore was in the 1960s. It offers students an alternative place to refresh their minds and experience some light adventure, while remaining safe and within the vicinity of Singapore.

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